The importance of facial hydration
Even if you don’t wear makeup every day, you should take care of your skin. **hydration** is one of the most important steps in any morning beauty routine, and generally speaking, everyone should use a moisturizer, regardless of their skin type. According to Dr. Annie Chiu, a board-certified dermatologist at The Derm Institute in California, moisturizer prevents the skin from drying out by retaining water in the outermost layer. Without this moisture, the skin would age faster and not look supple [[1]].
Choosing the right moisturizer
Finding the best moisturizer for your skin type may seem like a difficult task, but it’s important to use a cream designed specifically for your skin type. Even people with oily skin can benefit from a moisturizer, as the lightweight formulas can control the skin’s natural oil production [[2]]. Additionally, as we age, our skin tends to become drier, so it is important to reevaluate the products we use as we age [[3]].
The best moisturizing creams for each skin type
Dry Skin
For dry skin, effective moisturizers typically contain a mixture of water for hydration, an occlusive to block further water evaporation, and humectants to attract more water. Some recommended options are:
– SkinMedica TNS Ceramide Treatment Cream
– Skinceuticals Triple Lipid Restore
– First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
– Sente dermal repair cream
Oily skin
For oily skin, it’s important to look for moisturizers that contain ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, salicylic acid, retinol, niacinamide, clay, and grape seed oil. Some recommended options are:
– Ghost Democracy Lightweight Daily Face Moisturizer
– Glossier Balance Moisturizing Primer
– SkinMedica HA5 rejuvenating moisturizer
– SkinCeuticals Metacell Renewal B3
Sensitive skin
For sensitive skin, it is important to use moisturizers that contain hyaluronic acid and ceramides to attract water to the skin and provide moisture. Some recommended options are:
– CeraVe moisturizing cream
– EltaMD Intense Face and Body Moisturizer for Very Sensitive and Dry Skin
– Avene Skin Recovery Cream
Mixed skin
For combination skin, it is important to find a moisturizer that can balance oily and dry skin. Some recommended options are:
– Amara Beauty Squalane Oil Hidratante
– Crema facial Sturm
– Glamglow Glowstarter Mega Illuminating Moisturizer
male skin
Male skin tends to be thicker and oilier than female skin. For men’s skin, it is recommended to use light moisturizing creams such as gel, lotion or emulsion. Some recommended options are:
– Paula’s Choice Electrolytic Water Infused Moisturizer
– Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Hidratante
– Kiehl’s Facial Energizing Moisture Treatment for Men
Pharmacy moisturizing creams
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to find a good moisturizer. Some recommended pharmacy options are:
– La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Soothing Repair Moisturizer
– ROC Retinol Corrextion Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer With Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30
– Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel
